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1 THIEF
• Accomplice is as bad as the thief (The) - Вору потакать, что самому воровать (B)• All are not thieves that dogs bark at - Не все, что серо, волк (H)• All thieves come to some bad end - Сколько веревочке ни виться, а конец будет (C)• End of the thief is the gallows (The) - Быть бычку на веревочке (Б), Как вор ни ворует, а тюрьмы не минует (K), Лукава лисица, да в капкан попадает (Л), Повадился кувшин по воду ходить, там ему и голову сложить (П), Сколько веревочке ни виться, а конец будет (C), Таскал волк - потащили и волка (T)• He is not a thief until he is caught - Не пойман - не вор (H), Не тот вор, кто украл, а тот, кто попался (H)• He who holds the ladder is as bad as the thief - Вору потакать, что самому воровать (B), Не только тот вор, что крадет, а и тот, кто лестницу подает (H)• It takes a thief to catch a thief - Вор вора скорее поймает (B)• Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape - Что ворам с рук сходит, за то воришек бьют (4)• Old thief makes a good sheriff (An) - Вор вора скорее поймает (B)• Once a thief, always a thief - Зарекался козел в огород ходить (3), Себя не переделаешь (C)• One thief robs another - Вор вором губится (B)• One thief will not rob another - Вор вора не обидит (B)• Opportunity makes a (the) thief - Где плохо лежит, туда и вор глядит (Г), Не там вор крадет, где много, а там, где лежит плохо (H), Плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи (П)• Receiver is as bad as the thief (The) - Вору потакать, что самому воровать (B), Не только тот вор, что крадет, а и тот, кто лестницу подает (H), Укрыватель - тот же вор (У)• Save a thief from the gallows, and he'll /be the first to/ cut your throat - Вскорми ворона - он тебе глаза выклюет (B), Выкормил змейку на свою шейку (B), За мое же добро да мне же поломали ребро (3), Не вспоя, не вскормя, ворога не наживешь (H), У Фили были, у Фили пили, да Филю ж побили (У)• Set a thief to catch a thief - Вор вора скорее поймает (B)• There is hono(u)r /even/ among thieves - Вор вора не обидит (B), Ворон ворону глаз не выклюет (B), Змея змее на хвост не наползет (3), Рука руку моет, вор вора кроет (P)• Thief knows a thief, as a wolf knows a wolf (A) - Рыбак рыбака видит издалека (P)• Thief thinks that everyone else is a thief (The) - В кривом глазу все криво (B), У злой Натальи все люди канальи (У)• We hang little thieves and take off out hats to great ones - Алтынного вора вешают, полтинного чествуют (A), Что ворам с рук сходит, за то воришек бьют (4)• When thieves fall out, honest men come by their own (get their due) - Два вора дерутся - честному польза (Д) -
2 OPPORTUNITY
• If opportunity knocks, let her in - Лови момент! (Л)• Opportunity knocks but once - Лови момент! (Л)• Opportunity makes a (the) thief - Где плохо лежит, туда и вор глядит (Г), Не там вор крадет, где много, а там, где лежит плохо (H), Плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи (П)Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок > OPPORTUNITY
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3 плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи
Новый русско-английский словарь > плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи
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5 Gelegenheit
f1. opportunity, chance; (Anlass) occasion; bei Gelegenheit (irgendwann) some time; (wenn möglich) when I etc. get a chance; bei dieser Gelegenheit lernte ich ihn kennen that’s when I got to know him; bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich... I’d like to take this opportunity to (+ Inf.) ( oder of [+ Ger.]); bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich bemerken... I’d like to take this opportunity to say ( oder of saying)...; bei der ersten Gelegenheit as soon as I etc. can, the first chance I etc. get umg., at the earliest opportunity geh.; bei solchen Gelegenheiten at such times; bei jeder sich bietenden / passenden und unpassenden Gelegenheit at any and every opportunity, at the drop of a hat; Gelegenheit haben zu (+ Inf.) have the opportunity ( oder chance) to (+ Inf.) die Gelegenheit ergreifen oder wahrnehmen, nutzen zu (+ Inf.) take the opportunity to (+ Inf.) ( oder of [+ Ger.]); die Gelegenheit ungenutzt verstreichen lassen pass up the opportunity; sie hat die Gelegenheit beim Schopf gepackt she seized the opportunity; jemandem Gelegenheit geben zu (+ Inf.) give s.o. the opportunity to (+ Inf.) ( oder of + Ger.), give s.o. a ( oder the) chance to (+ Inf.) es bot sich eine Gelegenheit an opportunity came up ( oder presented itself); ein Kleid für besondere Gelegenheiten a dress for special occasions; Gelegenheit macht Diebe Sprichw. opportunity makes the thief; Gelegenheit zum 3:0 SPORT chance to make it 3-0 (= three nil, Am. three to nothing)2. WIRTS. (günstiges Angebot) bargain* * *die Gelegenheit(Anlass) occasion;(Möglichkeit) chance; way; opportunity* * *Ge|le|gen|heit [gə'leːgnhait]f -, -enbei Gelégenheit — some time (or other)
bei passender Gelégenheit — when the opportunity arises
bei passender Gelégenheit werde ich... — when I get the opportunity or chance I'll...
bei der ersten ( besten) Gelégenheit — at the first opportunity
jdm (die) Gelégenheit geben or bieten — to give sb an or the opportunity or a or the chance (etw zu tun to do sth)
Gelégenheit macht Diebe (Prov) — opportunity makes a thief
2) (= Anlass) occasionbei dieser Gelégenheit — on this occasion
ein Kleid für alle Gelégenheiten — a dress suitable for all occasions
See:→ Schopf* * *die1) (a particular time: I've heard him speak on several occasions.) occasion2) (an opportunity for work: There are good openings in the automobile industry.) opening3) (a chance to do or a time for doing (something): an opportunity to go to Rome; You've had several opportunities to ask him.) opportunity4) (a need or possibility (for something): There is room for improvement in his work.) room* * *Ge·le·gen·heit<-, -en>[gəˈle:gn̩hait]f1. (günstiger Moment) opportunitybei der nächsten [o ersten [besten]] \Gelegenheit at the first opportunitybei nächster \Gelegenheit at the next opportunitybei passender \Gelegenheit at an opportune moment, when the opportunity arisesjdm die \Gelegenheit bieten [o geben], etw zu tun to give sb the opportunity of doing [or to do] sthdie \Gelegenheit haben, etw zu tun to have the opportunity of doing [or to do] sthbei \Gelegenheit some time2. (Anlass) occasionbei dieser \Gelegenheit on this occasion3. (günstiges Angebot) bargain4.▶ die \Gelegenheit beim Schopf[e] fassen [o (fam) packen] [o (geh) ergreifen] to seize [or grab] the opportunity with both hands* * *die; Gelegenheit, Gelegenheiten1) opportunitydie Gelegenheit nutzen — make the most of the opportunity
die Gelegenheit beim Schopf[e] fassen od. ergreifen — grab or seize the opportunity with both hands
2) (Anlass) occasion* * *1. opportunity, chance; (Anlass) occasion;bei dieser Gelegenheit lernte ich ihn kennen that’s when I got to know him;bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich bemerken … I’d like to take this opportunity to say ( oder of saying) …;bei der ersten Gelegenheit as soon as I etc can, the first chance I etc get umg, at the earliest opportunity geh;bei solchen Gelegenheiten at such times;bei jeder sich bietenden/passenden und unpassenden Gelegenheit at any and every opportunity, at the drop of a hat;die Gelegenheit ungenutzt verstreichen lassen pass up the opportunity;sie hat die Gelegenheit beim Schopf gepackt she seized the opportunity;jemandem Gelegenheit geben zu (+inf) give sb the opportunity to (+inf) ( oder of +ger), give sb a ( oder the) chance to (+inf)es bot sich eine Gelegenheit an opportunity came up ( oder presented itself);ein Kleid für besondere Gelegenheiten a dress for special occasions;Gelegenheit macht Diebe sprichw opportunity makes the thief;* * *die; Gelegenheit, Gelegenheiten1) opportunitydie Gelegenheit beim Schopf[e] fassen od. ergreifen — grab or seize the opportunity with both hands
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6 ladro
m, ladra f thief* * *ladro s.m. thief*; (con violazione di domicilio) burglar; (con violenza o minaccia) robber: i ladri hanno svaligiato l'appartamento, the thieves burgled the flat; dare del ladro a qlcu., to call s.o. a thief; in quel ristorante sono dei ladri!, what thieves they are in that restaurant! // ladro di strada, highwayman; ladro di cuori, lady-killer (o philanderer) //ladro in guanti gialli, gentleman thief // ladro di galline, (fig.) petty thief // al ladro!, stop thief! // buio da ladri, pitch-dark // vestito come un ladro, dressed like a tramp // chi è bugiardo è ladro, (prov.) lying and thieving go together // l'occasione fa l'uomo ladro, (prov.) opportunity makes the thief◆ agg.1 thieving, dishonest: un cassiere ladro, a thieving cashier; un bottegaio ladro, a dishonest shopkeeper2 (seducente) bewitching: occhi ladri, bewitching eyes3 (brutto, pessimo) horrible, dreadful: fame ladra, gnawing hunger; tempo ladro, horrible weather; che stagione ladra abbiamo avuto!, what a dreadful season we have had!* * *['ladro] ladro (-a)1. agg2. sm/fthief, (di case) burglarl'occasione fa l'uomo ladro — (Proverbio) opportunity makes the thief
* * *['ladro] 1.ladro d'automobili, di gioielli — car, jewel thief
ladro di polli — fig. small-time crook o thief
2."al ladro!" — "stop thief!"
1) (che ruba) thieving2) fig. (pessimo)••l'occasione fa l'uomo ladro — prov. opportunity makes the thief
* * *ladro/'ladro/I sostantivo m.(f. -a) thief* (anche fig.); (di appartamento) burglar; ladro d'automobili, di gioielli car, jewel thief; ladro di polli fig. small-time crook o thief; "al ladro!" "stop thief!"II aggettivo1 (che ruba) thievingl'occasione fa l'uomo ladro prov. opportunity makes the thief. -
7 ocasión
f.1 occasion, instance, chance, opportunity.2 motive, reason, cause.* * *1 (momento) occasion2 (oportunidad) opportunity, chance■ cómpralo, aprovecha la ocasión buy it while you've got the chance3 COMERCIO bargain4 (motivo) reason\en cierta ocasión once, on one occasionla ocasión hace al ladrón opportunity makes the thiefa la ocasión la pintan calva strike while the iron is hot* * *noun f.1) occasion2) chance3) opportunity* * *SF1) (=vez) occasion2) (=oportunidad) chance, opportunityel delantero perdió una magnífica ocasión de gol — the forward missed a great goal scoring opportunity o a great chance of scoring
aprovechar la ocasión — to take one's chance, seize one's opportunity
dar a algn la ocasión de hacer algo — to give sb the chance o opportunity of doing sth
3) (=motivo) cause4)de ocasión — (Com) secondhand, used
5) LAm (=ganga) bargainprecio de ocasión — bargain price, reduced price
* * *1)a) (vez, circunstancia) occasionb) ( momento oportuno) opportunityno tuve ocasión de hablarle — I didn't have an opportunity o a chance to talk to him
2) ( ganga) bargainmuebles de ocasión — ( usados) secondhand furniture; ( baratos) cut-price furniture
coches de ocasión — used o secondhand cars
* * *= occasion, time, chance.Ex. As with author headings, sometimes one heading or title will be both sought and provide collocation, but on other occasions there will be a conflict between soughtness' and collocation.Ex. Because reorganisation allows the optimization of update and searching procedures, it moves the maintenance to a time when it does not affect the operation of the system.Ex. In some authority files (titles, ISBN/ISSN, national bibliographic record numbers), no search of the file is made because there is little chance of finding the new entry in the file.----* aprovechándose de la ocasión = opportunistically.* aprovechar la ocasión = use + the occasion.* celebrar la ocasión = mark + the occasion.* celebrar una ocasión especial = mark + a special occasion.* coche de ocasión = used car, second-hand car.* con ocasión de = on the occasion of.* crear una ocasión = create + opportunity.* de ocasión = second-hand [secondhand].* desperdiciar una ocasión = kill + chance.* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.* en más de una ocasión = on more than one occasion, in more than one instance, in more than one occasion.* en + Número + ocasión = on + Número + occasion.* en ocasiones = on occasion(s).* en ocasiones determinadas = on any one occasion.* en otra ocasión = in another context, some other time.* en otras ocasiones = at other times.* en raras ocasiones = in rare cases.* en toda ocasión = at every turn.* en vairadas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en varias ocasiones = on several occasions.* hecho para una única ocasión = one shot.* la ocasión la pintan calva = make + hay while the sun shines.* ocasión + dar lugar a = occasion + give rise to.* para otra ocasión = for future reference.* para una única ocasión = one-time.* presentarse una ocasión = occasion + arise.* según surja la ocasión = as the occasion arises.* ser una buena ocasión para + Infinitivo = be a good time to + Infinitivo.* sólo en una ocasión = on a one-time basis.* surgir una ocasión = occasion + arise.* tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.* una mejor ocasión = a better time.* vendedor de coches de ocasión = second-hand car dealer, used-car dealer.* vestirse para la ocasión = dress + the part.* * *1)a) (vez, circunstancia) occasionb) ( momento oportuno) opportunityno tuve ocasión de hablarle — I didn't have an opportunity o a chance to talk to him
2) ( ganga) bargainmuebles de ocasión — ( usados) secondhand furniture; ( baratos) cut-price furniture
coches de ocasión — used o secondhand cars
* * *= occasion, time, chance.Ex: As with author headings, sometimes one heading or title will be both sought and provide collocation, but on other occasions there will be a conflict between soughtness' and collocation.
Ex: Because reorganisation allows the optimization of update and searching procedures, it moves the maintenance to a time when it does not affect the operation of the system.Ex: In some authority files (titles, ISBN/ISSN, national bibliographic record numbers), no search of the file is made because there is little chance of finding the new entry in the file.* aprovechándose de la ocasión = opportunistically.* aprovechar la ocasión = use + the occasion.* celebrar la ocasión = mark + the occasion.* celebrar una ocasión especial = mark + a special occasion.* coche de ocasión = used car, second-hand car.* con ocasión de = on the occasion of.* crear una ocasión = create + opportunity.* de ocasión = second-hand [secondhand].* desperdiciar una ocasión = kill + chance.* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.* en más de una ocasión = on more than one occasion, in more than one instance, in more than one occasion.* en + Número + ocasión = on + Número + occasion.* en ocasiones = on occasion(s).* en ocasiones determinadas = on any one occasion.* en otra ocasión = in another context, some other time.* en otras ocasiones = at other times.* en raras ocasiones = in rare cases.* en toda ocasión = at every turn.* en vairadas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en varias ocasiones = on several occasions.* hecho para una única ocasión = one shot.* la ocasión la pintan calva = make + hay while the sun shines.* ocasión + dar lugar a = occasion + give rise to.* para otra ocasión = for future reference.* para una única ocasión = one-time.* presentarse una ocasión = occasion + arise.* según surja la ocasión = as the occasion arises.* ser una buena ocasión para + Infinitivo = be a good time to + Infinitivo.* sólo en una ocasión = on a one-time basis.* surgir una ocasión = occasion + arise.* tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.* una mejor ocasión = a better time.* vendedor de coches de ocasión = second-hand car dealer, used-car dealer.* vestirse para la ocasión = dress + the part.* * *A1 (vez, circunstancia) occasionen alguna ocasión occasionally o on occasioncon ocasión de la inauguración on the occasion of the inaugurationun traje para las grandes ocasiones a suit for special occasions2 (momento oportuno) opportunityésta es una buena ocasión para decírselo this is a good opportunity o chance o moment to tell himno dejes escapar esta ocasión don't pass up o miss this opportunity o chanceno tuve ocasión de hablarle I didn't have an opportunity o a chance to talk to himen la primera ocasión que surja at the first available opportunitycogió la ocasión al vuelo she seized the opportunitya la ocasión la pintan calva you have to strike while the iron is hot, make the most of the chances that come your wayla ocasión hace al ladrón opportunity makes the thiefB (ganga) bargaines una auténtica ocasión it's a real bargainprecios de ocasión bargain pricescoches de ocasión used o secondhand cars* * *
ocasión sustantivo femenino
1
en alguna ocasión occasionally
◊ no tuve ocasión de hablarle I didn't have an opportunity o a chance to talk to him
2 ( ganga) bargain;
‹ muebles› ( usados) secondhand;
( baratos) cut-rate o (BrE) cut-price;
‹ coches› secondhand
ocasión sustantivo femenino
1 (circunstancia) occasion: en una ocasión me dijo que..., once he told me that...
2 (coyuntura favorable) opportunity, chance: no tuve ocasión de decírselo, I didn't have the chance to tell him ➣ Ver nota en opportunity 3 Com bargain
coches de ocasión, second-hand cars
precios de ocasión, discount prices
♦ Locuciones: con ocasión de..., on the occasion of...
' ocasión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aprovechar
- desperdiciar
- día
- lugar
- momento
- presentarse
- reservarse
- sazón
- siempre
- única
- único
- vestirse
- vez
- amargar
- apropiado
- cierto
- comida
- dar
- librería
- perder
- por
- prestar
- realce
- trascendental
English:
boat
- occasion
- opportunity
- previous
- affair
* * *ocasión nf1. [oportunidad] opportunity, chance;una ocasión de oro a golden opportunity;una ocasión irrepetible an unrepeatable opportunity;aprovechar una ocasión to take advantage of an opportunity;estaba esperando una buena ocasión para preguntarle I was waiting for a suitable opportunity to ask him;tener ocasión de hacer algo to have the chance to do sth;apenas tuve ocasión de hablar con ella I scarcely had the chance to speak to her;no tuvimos ocasión de vernos we didn't have the chance to meet up;Famla ocasión la pintan calva this is my/your/ etc big chance;tenía ganas de ir a París y al tener unos días de vacaciones pensé, la ocasión la pintan calva I was keen to go to Paris and since I had a few days off I thought it's now or never;Esp Famcoger la ocasión por los pelos to seize the opportunity (by the scruff of the neck);quien quita la ocasión quita el peligro opportunity makes the thief2. [momento] moment, time;[vez] occasion;en dos ocasiones on two occasions;en alguna ocasión sometimes;en cierta ocasión once;en ocasiones sometimes, at times;en otra ocasión some other timedar ocasión para algo/para hacer algo to give cause for sth/to do sth;no le des ocasión para regañarte don't give him cause to tell you off4. [ganga] bargain;artículos de ocasión bargains;automóviles de ocasión second-hand o used cars* * *f1 occasion;con ocasión de on the occasion of;en ocasiones on occasion2 ( oportunidad) chance, opportunity;la ocasión hace al ladrón fam don’t put temptation in a thief’s way;la ocasión la pintan calva fam strike while the iron is hot fam3 COM:* * *1) : occasion, time2) : opportunity, chance3) : bargain4)de ocasión : secondhand5)* * *ocasión n1. (vez) time / occasionde ocasión cheap / cut price -
8 occasione
f ( opportunità) opportunity, chance( evento) occasion( affare) bargainautomobile f d'occasione second-hand or used carcogliere l'occasione seize the opportunity, jump at the chance colloq all'occasione if necessaryin occasione di on the occasion of* * *occasione s.f.1 occasion: per l'occasione comprò un cappello nuovo, she bought a new hat for the occasion; in occasione delle tue nozze..., on the occasion of your wedding...; festeggiare in occasione dell'anniversario, to celebrate on (the occasion of) s.o.'s anniversary; in molte occasioni, on many occasions // frasi d'occasione, stock phrases; parole d'occasione, conventional remarks // poesie d'occasione, occasional poems2 ( opportunità) opportunity, chance, occasion; ( di lavoro) opening: un ' occasione unica, the chance of a lifetime // all'occasione, when necessary (o should the need arise): all'occasione si presta molto, when circumstances require it he is very helpful // ogni occasione è buona per litigare!, if you want to quarrel, you can always find an excuse! // l'occasione fa l'uomo ladro, (prov.) opportunity makes the thief3 ( buon affare) bargain: quell'appartamento è una vera occasione, that flat is a real bargain; prezzo, merce d'occasione, bargain price, lot; banco delle occasioni, bargain counter; è una vera occasione a quel prezzo, it's a good buy at that price // d'occasione ( usato), second-hand: automobile d'occasione, second-hand car; ho comperato questo libro d'occasione, I bought this book second-hand4 ( causa) cause: dare occasione a critiche, to give cause for criticism; l'auto è stata occasione di litigi, the car gave rise to quarrels (o caused quarreling).* * *[okka'zjone]sostantivo femminile1) occasion, chance, opportunityperdere o lasciarsi sfuggire un'occasione to miss an opportunity; non ci sarà un'altra occasione! you won't get a second chance! vorrei approfittare dell'occasione per dire I should like to take this opportunity to say; all'occasione, se si presenta l'occasione if the occasion arises; in occasione di — on the occasion of
2) (affare vantaggioso) bargain3) (motivo) cause, occasiondare a qcn. occasione di — to give sb. cause to do
d'occasione — [ poema] occasional
••l'occasione fa l'uomo ladro — prov. opportunity makes the thief
* * *occasione/okka'zjone/sostantivo f.1 occasion, chance, opportunity; questa è la tua occasione! now's your chance! cogliere l'occasione per fare to seize the opportunity to do; perdere o lasciarsi sfuggire un'occasione to miss an opportunity; non ci sarà un'altra occasione! you won't get a second chance! vorrei approfittare dell'occasione per dire I should like to take this opportunity to say; all'occasione, se si presenta l'occasione if the occasion arises; in occasione di on the occasion of2 (affare vantaggioso) bargain; questo computer è una vera occasione this computer is a real bargain; il mercato delle -i the secondhand market; un'auto d'occasione a bargain car3 (motivo) cause, occasion; essere occasione di to give rise to; dare a qcn. occasione di to give sb. cause to dol'occasione fa l'uomo ladro prov. opportunity makes the thief. -
9 larron
laʀɔ̃nom masculin1) hum scoundrel2) thief••l'occasion fait le larron — Proverbe opportunity makes the thief
* * *laʀɔ̃ nm* * *larron nm1 hum scoundrel;2 thief; les deux larrons the two thieves.s'entendre comme larrons en foire to be as thick as thieves; l'occasion fait le larron Prov opportunity makes the thief.[larɔ̃] nom masculin -
10 Где плохо лежит, туда и вор глядит
People steal where you do not take precautions against robbery. See Не там вор крадет, где много, а там, где лежит плохо (H), Плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи (П)Cf: At open doors dogs come in (Am., Br.). A bad padlock invites a picklock (Am., Br.). The hole calls (invites) the thief (Am.). An open door may tempt a saint (Am., Br.). Opportunity makes a thief (Am.). Opportunity makes the thief (Br.). The righteous man sins before an open chest (Br.). When the house is open, the honest man sins (Am.)Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок > Где плохо лежит, туда и вор глядит
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11 плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи
Set phrase: an open door may tempt a saint (дословно: Открытая дверь и святого в искушение введёт), opportunity makes the thief, opportunity makes the thief (дословно: Вора создаёт случай)Универсальный русско-английский словарь > плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи
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12 Не там вор крадет, где много, а там, где лежит плохо
See Где плохо лежит, туда и вор глядит (Г)Var.: Не там вор ворует, где много, а там, где лежит плохо (где оплошно)Cf: At open doors dogs come in (Am., В г.). Opportunity makes a thief Am.). Opportunity makes the thief (Br.)Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок > Не там вор крадет, где много, а там, где лежит плохо
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13 Плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи
See Где плохо лежит, туда и вор глядит (Г)Var.: На дороге не клади, вора в грех не вводиCf: An open door may tempt a saint (Am., Br.). Opportunity makes a thief (Br.). Opportunity makes the thief (Am.). When the house is open, the honest man sins (Am.)Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок > Плохо не клади, вора в грех не вводи
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14 occasion
occasion [ɔkazjɔ̃]feminine nouna. ( = circonstance) occasionb. ( = conjoncture favorable) opportunityc. (locutions)• à l'occasion de son anniversaire on the occasion of his birthday► par la même occasion at the same time• j'irai à Paris et, par la même occasion, je leur rendrai visite I'll go to Paris and while I'm there I'll go and see themd. ( = achat) secondhand buy* * *ɔkazjɔ̃1) ( circonstance) occasion; ( moment favorable) opportunity, chancerater l'occasion — to miss one's opportunity ou chance
à l'occasion — ( si le cas se présente) some time; ( parfois) occasionally
à or en plusieurs occasions — on several occasions
avoir l'occasion de faire — to have the opportunity ou chance to do ou of doing
être l'occasion de faire — to be a chance ou an opportunity to do
d'occasion — [héroïsme] incidental; [rencontre, aventure] chance
2) ( marché)3) ( objet) second-hand buy; ( bonne affaire) bargain* * *ɔkazjɔ̃ nf1) (= possibilité) opportunityC'est une occasion à ne pas manquer. — It's an opportunity not to be missed.
C'est une occasion idéale de s'en débarasser. — It's an ideal opportunity to get rid of it.
Il a raté une bonne occasion de se taire.; Il a manqué une bonne occasion de se taire. — He would have done better to keep quiet.
à la première occasion — at the first opportunity, at the earliest opportunity
Ça a été l'occasion de revoir toute la famille. — It was an opportunity to see the whole family again.
2) FOOTBALL chance3) (= circonstance) occasionen cette occasion... — on this occasion...
à l'occasion de... — on the occasion of...
être l'occasion de [changements, célébrations] — to be an occasion for
Ça sera l'occasion d'un débat sérieux sur ce sujet. — It will be an occasion for some serious debate on the subject.
à l'occasion (= parfois) — on occasions, (= un jour) some time
4) (acquisition avantageuse) bargainCet ordinateur est une bonne occasion. — This computer's a real bargain.
5) COMMERCE (article non neuf) secondhand buyune voiture d'occasion — a secondhand car, [acheter] secondhand
Il l'a achetée d'occasion. — He bought it secondhand.
* * *occasion nf1 ( circonstance) occasion; ( moment favorable) opportunity, chance; une occasion manquée/rêvée a missed/undreamed-of opportunity; à la moindre occasion at the first opportunity; à la première occasion at the first ou earliest opportunity; toute occasion leur est bonne pour faire they'll find any excuse to do; saisir l'occasion pour faire to seize the opportunity to do; rater l'occasion to miss one's opportunity ou chance; laisser passer l'occasion de faire to miss the opportunity to do ou of doing; à l'occasion ( si le cas se présente) some time; ( parfois) occasionally; à l'occasion de on the occasion of; à ou en plusieurs occasions on several occasions; en certaines occasions on certain occasions; en toute occasion on all occasions; par la même occasion at the same time; pour l'occasion for the occasion; les grandes occasions special occasions; avoir/perdre or manquer l'occasion de faire to have/miss the opportunity to do ou the chance of doing; être l'occasion de qch to give rise to sth, to occasion sth sout; être l'occasion de faire to be a chance ou an opportunity to do; profiter de l'occasion pour faire to take the opportunity to do; d'occasion [héroïsme] incidental; [rencontre, aventure] chance; pour elle, toutes les occasions sont bonnes pour s'amuser she won't miss an opportunity to have a good time; j'ai encore raté une bonne occasion de me taire I should have kept my mouth shut;2 ( marché) (le marché de) l'occasion the secondhand market; une voiture/télévision d'occasion a secondhand car/television; je l'ai acheté d'occasion I bought it secondhand;3 ( objet) secondhand buy; ( bonne affaire) bargain; ce n'est qu'une occasion, mais elle marche bien it's only secondhand, but it works well.[ɔkazjɔ̃] nom fémininsaisir l'occasion au vol, sauter sur l'occasion to seize the opportunity, to jump at the chancel'occasion de: ça te donnera l'occasion de la rencontrer it'll give you the opportunity ou the chance to meet heril a manqué ou perdu ou raté une belle occasion de se taire (familier) he could have kept his mouth shut2. [moment] occasionà trois/quatre occasions three/four timesen plusieurs/maintes occasions several/many timesà cette occasion at that point, on that occasiondans les grandes occasions on big ou important ou special occasionsêtre ou faire l'occasion de: sa mort a été l'occasion de changements importants significant changes took place after his deathces retrouvailles furent l'occasion de grandes réjouissances there were great festivities to celebrate this reunion3. [article non neuf] secondhand ou used item[affaire] bargainpour ce prix-là, c'est une occasion! it's a (real) bargain at that price!————————à l'occasion locution adverbiale1. [un de ces jours] one of these days2. [éventuellement] should the opportunity ariseà l'occasion, passez nous voir drop by some time ou if you get the chance————————à l'occasion de locution prépositionnelle————————d'occasion locution adjectivale1. [non neuf] secondhandvoiture d'occasion secondhand ou used car2. [improvisé]des amours d'occasion chance ou casual (love) affairs————————d'occasion locution adverbiale[acheter, vendre] secondhand (adverbe) -
15 l'occasione fa l'uomo ladro
l'occasione fa l'uomo ladroprov. opportunity makes the thief.\→ ladro————————l'occasione fa l'uomo ladroprov. opportunity makes the thief.\ -
16 de gelegenheid maakt de dief
de gelegenheid maakt de dief————————Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > de gelegenheid maakt de dief
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17 gelegenheid
2 [mogelijkheid, omstandigheid] opportunity ⇒ chance, facilities 〈 voor bepaalde handeling of doel〉, provision 〈 voor bepaalde handeling of doel〉3 [reisgelegenheid] means of conveyance/transport ⇒ travelling facility5 [voorkomend geval] occasion♦voorbeelden:2 dat deed hij zomaar op eigen gelegenheid • he did it off his own bat/unaidedeen gunstige gelegenheid afwachten • wait for the right momentde gelegenheid aangrijpen/waarnemen om … • take advantage of/seize the opportunity to …die streek biedt volop gelegenheid voor fietstochten • that area offers ample opportunity/facilities for cyclingde gelegenheid voorbij laten gaan • miss the chance/opportunity, let the opportunity slip (by)als de gelegenheid zich voordoet • when the opportunity presents itselfbij gelegenheid • later, when it's (more) convenientbij de eerste de beste gelegenheid • at the first possible/available opportunityin de gelegenheid zijn om … • be able to, have the opportunity to …er is gelegenheid om te dansen/te slapen • there are dancing facilities/there is sleeping accommodationik maak van de gelegenheid gebruik om … • I take this opportunity to …de gelegenheid te baat nemen • grasp/seize the opportunitylaten we in die gelegenheid iets drinken • let's have a drink in that barbij voorkomende gelegenheid • if/when the occasion arisesbij zulke/bepaalde gelegenheden • on such/certain occasionster gelegenheid van • on the occasion ofvoor de gelegenheid droeg zij een feestjapon • she wore a gown for the occasion -
18 okazja
-i; -e; gen pl -i; f( sposobność) chance, opportunity; ( korzystnego kupna) bargain; ( okoliczność) occasiona przy okazji... — by the way,...
z okazji okazja — +gen on the occasion of
skorzystać ( perf) z okazji — to take lub grab an opportunity
przepuścić ( perf) okazję — to miss an opportunity
* * *f.1. (= sposobność) opportunity, chance; znakomita okazja golden opportunity; dobra okazja bargain, plum; zmarnowana okazja missed l. lost opportunity, fumble; korzystać z okazji take an opportunity l. the chance; skwapliwie korzystać z okazji grab a chance, seize an opportunity, leap at the chance l. opportunity; przegapić okazję miss one's l. a chance, miss the boat l. bus; zaprzepaścić okazję let sth l. it slip through one's fingers; a przy okazji... and by the way,...; odwiedzę go przy okazji ( po drodze) I'll go to see him on my way; okazja czyni złodzieja opportunity makes a thief.2. (= uroczystość, sytuacja niezwyczajna) occasion; nie byle jaka okazja quite an occasion; sukienka na specjalną okazję dress for a special occasion; serdeczne życzenia z okazji urodzin many happy returns of the day.3. (= przypadkowy środek lokomocji) pot. free ride; łapać okazję hitch l. thumb a lift l. ride; przyjechałem tu okazją I hitched a ride l. lift here.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > okazja
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19 Gelegenheit
Ge·le·gen·heit <-, -en> [gəʼle:gn̩hait] f1) ( günstiger Moment) opportunity;bei nächster \Gelegenheit at the next opportunity;bei passender \Gelegenheit at an opportune moment, when the opportunity arises;jdm die \Gelegenheit bieten [o geben] , etw zu tun to give sb the opportunity of doing [or to do] sth;die \Gelegenheit haben, etw zu tun to have the opportunity of doing [or to do] sth;bei \Gelegenheit some time2) ( Anlass) occasion;bei dieser \Gelegenheit on this occasion3) ( günstiges Angebot) bargainWENDUNGEN:\Gelegenheit macht Diebe ( prov) opportunity makes a thief; -
20 okazj|a
Ⅰ f ( Gpl okazji) 1. (możliwość) chance, opportunity- nie mieliśmy okazji uczestniczyć w tej konferencji we didn’t have a chance a. an opportunity to take part in that conference- nie przepuścił żadnej okazji, żeby… he didn’t miss a single chance a. opportunity to…- rzadko mamy okazję się spotkać we rarely have a chance a. an opportunity to meet- chciałbym skorzystać z tej okazji, żeby… I’d like to avail myself of this a. the opportunity to…- stracić okazję to miss a chance2. (powód) occasion- wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin! happy birthday! Many happy returns!- złożył nam życzenia z okazji ślubu he congratulated us on (the occasion of) our wedding3. pot. (osoba zabierająca) lift- przez Francję podróżował okazją he hitched pot. a. hitch-hiked his way across France4. pot. (osoba zabierająca po drodze) posłać paczkę okazją a. przez okazję to send a parcel through somebody 5. (korzystna sytuacja) bargain- ten dom to była prawdziwa okazja this house was a real bargainⅡ przy okazji 1. (w odpowiedniej chwili) when the opportunity arises a. occurs- jeśli będziesz ją widział, to spytaj przy okazji, czy nie mogłaby pożyczyć nam pieniędzy if you happen to see her, ask her if she could lend us some money- zadzwoń do niej przy pierwszej nadarzającej się okazji call her when the first opportunity (for that) arises a. occurs2. (uboczny skutek) jego problemy warsztatowe wyszły na jaw przy okazji kręcenia ostatniego filmu his technical problems became apparent when we were making our latest film- przy okazji badań okresowych wyszły na jaw jego problemy z sercem a routine medical check-up revealed his heart problems3. (korzystając ze sposobnej chwili) by the way- a przy okazji, co z twoją ostatnią książką? by the way, what about your latest book?■ okazja czyni złodzieja przysł. opportunity makes a thiefThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > okazj|a
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